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Bangladesh, Satkhira, BRAC, Boddipur Taltala flood area

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UN-Habitat and Habitat UNI discuss the urban research and education in the wake of COVID-19

COVID-19 Urban Thinkers Campus discuss pro-poor investment for urban adaptation and resilience

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COVID-19 Urban Thinkers Campus discuss pro-poor investment for urban adaptation and resilience

Pedestrians in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia enjoying a convenient and safe walkway

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Ethiopia plans safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists during and after the pandemic

Mohammed Madi Ahmad, skilled labourer from a rural town of Yathrib, Iraq, was fortunate to be able to earn salary during the COVID-19 outbreak thanks to ongoing EU-funded house rehabilitation project. 28 April 2020, Yathrib, Iraq

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Returnees in Yathrib, Iraq, help rebuild homes in their conflict affected communities during the pandemic

UN-Habitat calls for nominations for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Awards to be presented on World Habitat Day

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UN-Habitat calls for nominations for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Awards to be presented on World Habitat Day

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UN-Habitat in the News

Interview 22 June 2020: UN-Habitat Executive Director interview with GovInsider on post-pandemic cities

22 June 2020

UN-Habitat Executive Director, Maimunah Mohd Sharif and other experts on city leadership

18 June 2020

UN-Habitat Executive Director full message on city leadership for Pritzker Forum

17 June 2020

OPINION: COVID-19 demonstrates urgent need for cities to prepare for pandemics

15 June 2020

Thomson Reuters Foundation quotes UN-Habitat on public spaces

15 June 2020

Press Releases

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Press Release on Democracy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic webinar by UCLG, UN-Habitat and Metropolis	Thursday, 25 June 2020
Building Urban Climate Resilience in South-Eastern Africa	Monday, 22 June 2020
COVID-19 must be addressed through international solidarity and cooperation	Thursday, 28 May 2020
Guaranteeing equity and access to all in the post-COVID era #BeyondTheOutbreak	Friday, 22 May 2020
International Affairs Commissioner Abeywardena Announces Major Milestone for NYC Declaration on the Voluntary Local Review, Thursday, May 21, 2020	Thursday, 21 May 2020
Women’s leadership will be critical for rethinking the future in the post-COVID-19 era #BeyondTheOutbreak	Thursday, 21 May 2020

Statements and speeches

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Ministerial Session Brussels IV Conference for Syria and the Region Tuesday, 30 June 2020	Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Foundations and Philanthropy Briefing, Tuesday 30 June 2020	Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Opening Remarks by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, 29 June 2020	Monday, 29 June 2020
Live Learning Series hosted by UCLG, Metropolis and UN-Habitat Safer Cities, Thursday, 25 June	Thursday, 25 June 2020
High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, 2 June 2020	Tuesday, 2 June 2020
UCLG Executive Bureau Opening Speech, 29 May 2020	Friday, 29 May 2020

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Good Morning Kenya PT 1 - The View Point ft Maimunah Mohd Sharif - Excecutive Director UN Habitat

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